Guides
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How to Grow Kale Seeds
A comprehensive guide on how to grow Kale Seeds; including soil preparation and position, when and how to sow, when and how to harvest and common pests and diseases. View guide.
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Seed Saving Guide: Kale (Brassica oleracea)
A guide on how to save Kale seeds; including pollination type, isolation distance, when to harvest and best cleaning methods. View guide.
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High-Yield Vegetables - How to Get the Most from Your Veggie Patch
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A Veggie Gardener's Guide to Cabbage Moths, Butterflies, and Caterpillars
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A Beginner's Guide to Veggie Growing in a Shady Garden
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Kale: Much More Than a Superfood Cliche
Kale is nutritious, versatile and easy to grow. What's more, homegrown offers vastly better taste and texture than the coarse, bitter leaves too often found in stores. This article gives a guide to growing, harvesting, and using kale to enjoy it. Read article.
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How to Make Homemade Cabbage Moth Decoys
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Plants to Grow to Supplement Your Chickens’ Feed
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Small Space Gardening: Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Food
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